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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,998.40, 341,997.60 and 153,348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,998.40, 341,997.60 and 153,348.80 is: 230,023.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,998.40 : 341,997.60 = 153,348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,998.40/341,997.60 = 153,348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,998.40x = 341,997.60 × 153,348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,998.40x = 52,444,921,562.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,444,921,562.88/227,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,023.20

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